1、Unit4 Section A Starting out & Understanding ideas一、单句填空1.(lack) enthusiasm for sports,she rejected the invitation to a football game.2.(base) on recent research,distance learning slowly proves as valuable as the traditional campus-based form.3.Parents can provide concrete (assist) for children to p
2、articipate in physical activities.4.It is (vital) that you (should) know how to recognise the signs of a stroke so you or your loved one can get help immediately.5.The last two (scene) of the play greatly impressed the audience.6.She will be remembered for her selfless (devote) to the cause of the p
3、oor.7.Weather permitting,we (go) on an outing to the beach tomorrow.8.The amount of money given to everyone will be the same,regardless whether they are kids or adults.二、短语填空at least;involve in;come to know;introduce.to.;give up on;call on;at the end of;not to mention;compensate for1.Peter will take
4、 up his post as director of the manufacturing company next month.2.If you want to have a slim figure,the best way is to work out in the gym three times a week.3.It was my fault and Id like to do something what I had done.4.We should people around us to donate food and clothes to the children in poor
5、 areas.5.We waste huge amounts of gas or electricity, money and time.6.I your apologising to me,because you always tell lies.7.And now I that theres so much I have to give.8. his homework,he didnt notice what had happened.9.It was she who first the pleasures of sailing me.三、阅读理解Two British teachers
6、have broken the world record for the longest journey in a tuktuk after pulling their failing vehicle for 43 miles.Richard Sears and Nick Gough traveled 37,500 kilometers around the world and passed through 37 countries.They did this to support grassroots education project in Africa, Asia and South A
7、merica.The pair, who set off from London, thought their expedition was over when the vehicle started to fail.When the tuktuk broke, they were only 70 kilometers from their destination.They decided to pull it the rest of the way.The tuktuk, which weighs 800 kilograms, was pulled in turns by Richard a
8、nd Nick over three days.On arrival in Chepen, Peru, they discovered a mechanic who specialized in tuktuks and managed to fix it.The pair were back on the road and aiming for their next goal.Along their journey they had to tackle deserts and jungles.They also survived close encounters with elephants
9、in Uganda and Botswana and an accident in Malaysia.The greatest hardship on the tuktuk was the mountain ranges lying in their path, including the Alps, the Himalayas and the Andes.Nick and Richard uncovered some inspirational projects across Africa, Asia and South America.They witnessed firsthand th
10、e educational challenges facing these areas today.They joined street children in the slums of Cairo, Khartoum, Kampala, Mumbai and Phnom Penh.They visited Congolese refugees(难民)in camps in Eastern Burundi.They witnessed how education could free sexworkers in Delhi and victims of human trafficking in
11、 Nepal.The pair established The Tuk Tuk Educational Trust, a UK.registered charity.Talking about their motivation, Richard said：“The worlds leaders have made a commitment to achieving universal primary education but, in spite of this pledge (誓言，承诺), over 57 million primaryaged children worldwide are
12、 still out of school; many more are in school, though still cannot access quality learning opportunities.”1Why did the two teachers travel the world?ATo support an education project.BTo create a new world record.CTo entertain themselves.DTo challenge themselves.2How far did the two teachers pull the
13、 tuktuk each day on average?AA little more than 30 kilometers.BAbout 14 miles.C43 miles.D70 kilometers.3What is the third paragraph mainly about?AHow they realized their next goal.BTheir exciting experience on the road.CThe beautiful scenery of famous mountains.DThe difficulties and dangers they fac
14、ed in the journey.4Which of the following best describes the two teachers?ACurious and brave.BHumorous and generous.CCourageous and responsible.DEfficient and honest.四、阅读七选五Can a bowl of chicken soup help fight a cold? Maybe.But will going outside with wet hair make you sick? No. 1 Here are some mor
15、e.Feed a cold, starve a fever.Being sick often makes you eat less.But forcefeeding wont help.What will help is drinking more water and getting enough calories.A 2008 study found that mice having flu took longer to recover and were more likely to suffer ill effects if they were dieting. 2 Vicks VapoR
16、ub (薄荷膏) in your socks treats coughs.A widely spread post on line once suggested putting Vicks VapoRub on feet at night and covering them with socks to treat coughs. 3 VapoRub is usually used on a childs chest or throat to reduce cough.So it would not work in your socks.Still, some fans stand by thi
17、s treatment. 4 Colds and flu are caused by viruses.They do spread during coldweather seasons, but youre more likely to pick them up inside than out.In fact, going outside and getting more physical activities may help prevent sickness.A wet head can make you sick.Youll probably feel cold if you dont
18、blow your hair dry on a cold day, but not much else will happen. 5 Unless you are so cold that you get a low temperature, which could make you sensitive to flu, wet hair or clothes wont increase your possibility of catching a cold.AIt became an Internet popularity.BAgain, colds are caused by a virus
19、.CYoull get sick if going out without a coat.DThats just an incorrect traditional belief in cold.EBut you have to actually wear it for the health benefits.FExperts suggest adding medicines three times a day to your meal.GThe researchers suggestion is to stop dieting until after flu season.一、单句填空1.La
20、cking2.Based3.assistance4.vital5.scenes6.devotion7.will go8.of二、短语填空1.at the end of2.at least3.to compensate for4.call on5.not to mention6.give up one to know8.Involved in9.introduced;to三、阅读理解1.A细节理解题。根据第一段中They did this to support grassroots education project in Africa, Asia and South America.可知，这两
21、位老师周游世界是为了支持一个教育项目。故选A项。2.B推理判断题。根据第一段中after pulling their failing vehicle for 43 miles可知，他们拉小车拉了43英里；根据第二段中The tuktuk, which weighs 800 kilograms, was pulled in turns by Richard and Nick over three days.可知，这只重达800公斤的小车被里奇和尼克轮流拉了3天。故平均每天大概走14英里。3.D段落大意题。根据第三段内容可知，在他们的旅途中，他们不得不应对沙漠和丛林。他们在乌干达和博茨瓦纳与大象的
22、亲密接触以及马来西亚的一次事故中幸免于难。图克山上最大的困难是沿途的山脉，包括阿尔卑斯山、喜马拉雅山和安第斯山。由此可知，本段主要讲了他们在旅途中所面临的困难和危险，故选D项。4.C推理判断题。根据第一段中They did this to support grassroots education project in Africa, Asia and South America.可知，这两位老师非常有责任感；根据第三段可知，他们在旅途中面临各种困难和危险，但他们还是坚持了下去，因此这两位老师非常勇敢。故选C项。四、阅读七选五1D根据上文可知，“湿着头发出门会生病”是一种不正确的传统观点。D项(
23、这只是对感冒的一种不正确的传统信仰)承接上文，对上文这个观念进行进一步说明。2G根据上文A 2008 study found that mice having flu took longer to recover and were more likely to suffer ill effects if they were dieting.可知，流感期间节食会造成不良影响。G项(研究人员的建议是停止节食，直到流感季节过后)承接上文。G项中dieting为原词复现。3A根据上文A widely spread post on line once suggested putting Vicks Va
24、poRub on feet at night and covering them with socks to treat coughs.可知，网上一个广为流传的帖子曾建议，晚上把薄荷膏敷在脚上，然后用袜子盖住，可以治疗咳嗽。A项(它在互联网上很流行)承接上文，说明“晚上把薄荷膏敷在脚上治疗咳嗽”的做法在网上很流行。4C根据后文可知，病毒是导致感冒和流感的原因，在室内更容易受病毒影响，而外出锻炼可以预防疾病。故本段是对“外出不穿外套会患病”这种错误观点的说明，故选C项(如果出门不穿外套，你会生病的)。5B根据后文Unless you are so cold that you get a low temperature, which could make you sensitive to flu, wet hair or clothes wont increase your possibility of catching a cold.可知，本句说明的是真正导致感冒的因素，故B项(再次强调，感冒是由病毒引起的)符合上下文语境。第10页（共10页）
